Lucas Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities News You Can Use |
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Board Meeting Monday The next monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be on Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the public at Lucas DD's Larc Lane Training Center, 1155 Larc Lane (Entrance O) in Toledo. Next Early Intervention Summer Playgroup is Monday! Lucas DD's Early Intervention team is pre-registering families for their inclusive Summer Playgroups, that take place from 10 a.m. to noon on: Playgroups are ideal for those up to 6 years old, but ALL ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Parents are encouraged to connect as well. Register and check-in with staff upon arrival for a chance to win fun prizes! Wealth & Wisdom June 26 This free class is presented by Lucas DD as part of our Wealth and Wisdom series. The topic at 6 p.m. on June 26 is SSDI and will be virtual only. Click here to join the zoom meeting, or copy/paste: https://lucasdd-org.zoom.us/j/86538139753Pre-register to ask questions in advance and receive reminder emails to attend! |
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Special Olympics Sendoff Come one, come all! Bring your pom-poms or just your cheering voice and head over to Larc Lane next Friday, June 28 at 9:30 a.m.! Join us as we send the Lucas County Special Olympics athletes off to Columbus for Ohio's State Games. We want as many people as possible to cheer on the athletes to get them pumped up for their big weekend! |
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Project STIR is coming to Toledo! Project STIR is a training program for self-advocates designed to provide people with disabilities with the tools to advocate for themselves, work with others in advocacy and gain leadership experiences. This is a FREE training that takes place August 7 - 9 in the Toledo, Ohio area. Registrants must attend all 3 days. Supervision is not included; it is recommended that individuals attend with an ally. Registration required; space is limited. Once registration has closed, all details will be forwarded to the participants. Lucas County Special Olympics Summer Football Camp Registration LCSO is partnering with Ottawa Hills High School football team for two camps offered in July! The two dates are July 9 and July 11, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Ottawa Hills High School. You will be assigned to a day once registration has been filled. Click the headline to register. Registration is required, over half the spots are taken! Little Lightning Registration Closes next Friday Lucas County Special Olympics Youth Program, Little Lightning, has opened registration for summer sports! Registration for youth programs is open now until June 28. You must register during this time to participate in the fun activities that are planned! If you have any questions or missed the newsletter, please reach out to littlelightning@luasdd.org. Register for the 5th Annual LCSO Golf Scramble! Grab your team and your golf clubs and get ready for some fun that directly benefits Lucas County Special Olympics! The 5th annual golf scramble is on July 27 (shot gun start at 8 a.m.). Business sponsorship opportunities are also available. SALUTE Seeks Artists for Disability Pride Event in July In conjunction with the SALUTE Storytellers event, SALUTE is looking for artists with disabilities who would like to display and tell stories about their art. This event will be on Saturday, July 13. Artists cannot sell their items on site but can provide their contact information if people are interested in purchasing later. Questions? Contact Lori Balogh at 419-381-5213 or lbalogh@lucasdd.org. Stay Connected with other Special Olympics Athletes Special Olympics Ohio has partnered with We Thrive Together Ohio so that athletes can stay connected when they're not training or competing. Athletes are invited to participate in a wide range of free virtual events including games, workouts, life skills trainings, and social events. There is something for everyone! Register today to check out the all the cool events. |
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Park & Play with DSAGT Join the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo for Park & Play from 9 - 11 a.m. on Tuesdays during the summer! Locations vary. All ages and abilities are welcome! Please contact Lauren Stout at lauren@dsagt.org if you have questions. Sensory-Friendly Morning tomorrow morning at the NMGL The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) offers an inclusive and serene environment for families and individuals with sensory sensitivities to explore and enjoy their exhibits during Sensory Friendly Mornings! During Sensory Friendly Mornings, visitors can expect: Limited crowds to ensure a peaceful visit, dim lighting for a calming ambiance, and reduced or eliminated exhibit sounds to minimize auditory stimulation. The next Sensory Friendly Morning is on June 22, from 9-10 a.m. Glass City TOPSoccer on Sunday Glass City TOPSoccer is an adaptive soccer program for athletes with special needs (all ages 5+). This is a FREE program, but registration is required. Come check it out at the Key Bank Fieldhouse on Sunday from 2 - 3 p.m. Registration required. For athlete registration, visit https://osaindependents.demosphere-secure.com/_registration. Have questions or are you interested in volunteering? Email them at glasscitytopsoccer@gmail.com. Waiver Modernization Townhall on Tuesday and Friday DODD is hosting Townhalls for people served on an IO waiver and their families to talk about Waiver Modernization project updates and plans to make assessments better. Join them virtually on: Tuesday, June 25 from 1-2 p.m. or Friday, June 28 from 9-10 a.m. Click the headline to select the date and register! |
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Lucas DD Adult Day Program Grants The next cycle of the 2024 Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Adult Day Grant application process ends on July 31! Funding is capped at $50,000 for each grant cycle, not to exceed $10,000 per award. Awarded funds will be distributed directly from the Lucas County DD ADA Grant Fund. The goal of the grants is to help fund technologies and/or programs that expand and/or enhance Adult Day and/or Employment services, promote community integration and community employment, and/or helps people achieve their goals related to Adult Day/Employment services & supports. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program The Ohio Department of Aging partners with Area Agencies on Aging to offer the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Participants receive benefits to be redeemed for Ohio- grown fresh vegetables, fruits, cut herbs, and honey. You are eligible for the Ohio Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program if: - You are age 60 or older, and
- You live in Ohio, and
- You have a household income that falls within certain guidelines.
Even if you participated in the program last year, you have to complete a new application this year. Best Wheelchair Accessible Trails in Ohio Find the top-rated wheelchair accessible trails in Ohio, whether you're looking for an easy short wheelchair accessible trail or a long wheelchair accessible trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click here to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. Roll Mobility App Check out Roll Mobility, an app designed for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. The team behind Roll Mobility is made of both disabled individuals and abled-bodied allies who share the vision of creating a more accessible world for people of all abilities. The app shares information about the accessibility of restaurants, public spaces, businesses, trails, and parking areas. Check out new, fun places with this app! Lucas DD Parent Support To learn about additional grants and funding resources such as the ones above, please reach out to Tammy Eisenreich at teisenreich@lucasdd.org or 419-356-3824. |
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Board Vacancy at Preferred Properties Preferred Properties, Inc. has a current vacancy on its 9-member Board of Directors. The not-for-profit focuses on creating housing opportunities through a variety of housing programs for persons with developmental disabilities. Its goal is to develop housing in such a way that persons living with disabilities are effectively integrated into communities and neighborhoods. Learn more at p2housing.org, and if you are interested in being a part of the Board, please email cwilson@preferred-properties.org. Support OOD's Business Enterprise Program Did you know that if you stop at any Ohio Department of Transportation rest areas and purchase an item from the vending machines, you are supporting small business owners participating in our Business Enterprise Program? The program provides Ohioans who are legally blind entrepreneurial career opportunities in food service management. Click here to learn more. Support Toledo on Track Interested in supporting the FRA's select proposed passenger rail corridor from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA, and help improve the personal mobility and independence of Americans with disabilities? Then consider signing the petition to show your support for the development of the FRA's Selected Proposed Preferred Long Distance passenger rail corridor! National Council on Disability seeks public comments NCD invites you to give public comments during the next Council meeting June 27, 4 p.m., sharing perspectives on the most notable disability policy achievements from Summer 2023 to present. NCD asks for the top three achievements from each presenter. Your participation during the public comment period provides an opportunity for NCD to hear from you—individuals, businesses, providers, educators, parents and advocates. Your comments are important in bringing attention to issues and priorities of the disability community and informing the work of NCD. |
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